Senior Manager, People Operations

SEON is the command center for fraud prevention and AML compliance, helping thousands of companies worldwide stop fraud, reduce risk and protect revenue. Powered by 900+ real-time, first-party data signals, SEON enriches customer profiles, flags suspicious behavior and streamlines compliance workflows - all from one place. SEON provides richer data, more flexible and transparent analysis, and faster time to value than any other provider on the market. We’ve helped companies reduce fraud by 95% and achieve 32x ROI, and we’re growing fast, thanks to our partnerships with some of the world’s most ambitious digital brands like Revolut, Wise, and Bilt. We're looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Senior Manager, People Operations, who is a subject matter expert in Hungarian labor law and brings strong hands-on experience across global payroll, benefits, and HR operations. This role is the operational backbone of our People team — owning processes, managing a small team, and driving programs that scale with our growth. You'll serve as SEON's go-to expert on Hungarian employment law while also overseeing payroll and compliance across the US, UK, and other global jurisdictions. You'll manage our relationships with EOR providers (including Oyster and/or Deel/Parker), own global benefits end-to-end, support immigration and mobility needs, and lead process improvement initiatives that make our People operations faster, smarter, and more scalable This role will be based in our Budapest, Hungary office on a hybrid work schedule. WHAT YOU’LL DO: People Operations Leadership Manage and develop a small People Operations team, providing coaching, prioritization, and day-to-day oversight Own global HR documentation, knowledge management, and data accuracy across systems Use data-driven insights to continuously improve the employee and manager experience Lead special projects across the People function — from systems rollouts to policy redesigns Hungarian HR & Compliance (Subject Matter Expert) Serve as SEON's internal expert on Hungarian labor law, employment contracts, payroll taxation, and social security Ensure all Hungary-specific HR operations remain fully compliant with local regulations Own employee-related tax documentation, reporting, and statutory filings for Hungary Partner with Legal and Finance to maintain and update HR policies in line with Hungarian and applicable EU law Global Payroll Manage end-to-end payroll operations across Hungary, the US, UK, and other regions, in partnership with external vendors Ensure payroll accuracy, tax compliance, and on-time statutory reporting across all jurisdictions Maintain and improve payroll processes, controls, and audit readiness globally EOR & Vendor Management Own relationships with EOR providers (e.g., Oyster, Deel/Parker) to support globally distributed employees Ensure service quality, compliance, and cost-efficiency across all EOR and HR vendor partnerships Global Benefits Own global benefits strategy, administration, and renewal across all regions — from Hungary and Europe to the US and UK Manage leave programs, wellness initiatives, and employee perks globally Immigration & Global Mobility Lead global mobility initiatives including relocation support, immigration coordination, and visa/work permit management Partner with external immigration counsel and EOR providers to support employees and new hires across jurisdictions Manage sponsor obligations and ensure compliance with work authorization requirements in relevant countries Process Improvement & Systems Audit, streamline, and document People Operations processes to reduce manual work and increase scalability Own and optimize HR systems including HiBob, Everstage, Pave, and global payroll/HCM platforms Identify and lead automation and tooling improvements across the People function WHAT YOU’ll BRING: 5+ years of experience in People Operations, including team leadership and/or ownership of cross-functional programs Deep subject matter expertise in Hungarian labor law, payroll, taxation, and social security Hands-on experience running payroll across multiple jurisdictions, including the US and UK Strong background in global benefits administration Experience supporting or coordinating immigration processes (work permits, visas, sponsor obligations) across Hungary, the EU, US, UK, or other regions Proficiency with HR systems such as HiBob; familiarity with Everstage, Pave, or similar HCM/payroll platforms A process-improvement mindset; you look at how things work and ask how they could work better Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across stakeholders Fluency in Hungarian and English required; knowledge of US/UK HR practices is a strong plus (AMAZING IF YOU ALSO HAVE): Experience in high-growth tech, startup, or multinational environments. HR, compensation, or global mobility certifications. Experience building or scaling HR processes from the ground SEON Technologies collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a European Job Applicant see the privacy notice for further details. SEON is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story. Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to contribute, and our employment practices reflect that. We do not make an employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Please let your recruiter know if you need reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process.